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US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier as questions remain over distribution
About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them not to set foot on the Gaza shore. US troops have begun construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of ...The Guardian - World -
Questions in rocket-hit Sderot over whether IDF can ever destroy Hamas
People in city bordering Gaza say Israel will never be safe while Hamas exists – but worry it cannot achieve its objective. The two men, faces blurred and voices disguised, are screened by a dense scrub of fig and trailing vine and thorns in ...The Guardian - World -
2024 NFL Draft: Clarity on 49ers receivers, when the next QB will be taken and other questions to be answered
The first night of the draft is complete but that only scratches the surface of what fans can expectCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Splashy testimony dominates first week of Trump's hush money trial
The first week of testimony in former President Trump's hush money trial has wrapped Friday in Manhattan. The trial so far has been dominated by splashy testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who spent much of this week ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Test yourself: See if you’re one of the few who can answer these 2 basic retirement questions
Financial literacy can make a big difference in how well prepared we are for retirement.MarketWatch - Business -
Questions swirl over the future of TikTok. Who could own it? How will the platform operate?
Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next, and who might buy the social media platform?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
NFL Draft Rounds 2-7 recap: Rookie fantasy fits we love and question
The NFL Draft is officially in the books. We no longer need to speculate on where guys will go. Now it's time to see how they fit. Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald look at the rookie fantasy fits they love, the ones they question and the group of ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
You’ve Been Wronged. That Doesn’t Make You Right.
Never had our culture made the claiming of complaint such an animating force.The New York Times - Top stories -
In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.The New York Times - Tech -
You Don't Need Crotonville to Make Work Meaningful
Even the daily office grind can be prayerful.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.BBC News - Top stories -
How to prep for a layoff you know is coming
In March, U.S. layoffs rose by 7 percent, up from 84,638 job cuts in February to 90,309, the highest rate since January 2023 as AI-related restructuring continues to make its presence felt across numerous industries. Tech layoffs may have ...The Hill - Politics -
Salman Rushdie Is Not Who You Think He Is
The renowned author reflects on the fatwa ordered against him decades ago for his book “The Satanic Verses” — and surviving a brutal attack in 2022.The New York Times - Top stories -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signatureABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden?
Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk, improvised, layered with history.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Anne Hathaway on ‘The Idea of You’ and Letting Go of Expectations
On the debut of ‘The Interview,' the actress talks to David Marchese about learning to let go of other people’s opinions.The New York Times - Top stories -
What photo ID do you need?
People will need to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May.BBC News - Top stories -
The coziest and best nursery gliders you can buy
Pick up one of these rockers from AllModern, Wayfair, Serena & Lily and more for baby's nursery.CBS News - Top stories -
In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.The New York Times - Tech -
Are you being overcharged at the checkout? Here's how to tell
Groceries are already expensive — here's how to tell if you're being overcharged at the register.The Hill - Politics -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
President Biden faces pressure over antisemitic incidents on college campuses. Mitch McConnell shies away from supporting a national abortion ban.NBC News - Top stories -
Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you
Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.BBC News - Top stories -
N.F.L. Draft Had Some Style Winners
The next class of football stars has done some fashion homework, but the evening was pretty tame compared with the N.B.A. draft.The New York Times - Lifestyle - NFL -
At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom
Buckingham Palace has broken the long silence over the King's health with some positive messages.BBC News - Top stories -
French Government to Buy Some Atos Assets
Atos said the French state planned to acquire part of its big data and security arm for up to €1 billion as it seeks to raise more cash.The Wall Street Journal - World - France -
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Everyone was in the streets. I just felt happiness’: Portugal recalls the Carnation Revolution
As the country marks 50 years since the end of fascism, people celebrate the coup’s legacy but say the fight must continue . . . . At 4am on 25 April 1974, Filipe Villard Cortez got the signal. He barricaded the door of the Monte Real air base ...The Guardian - World -
How Can I Dress to Look More Grown-Up?
A reader is tired of being mistaken for someone in her early 20s. Our fashion critic offers tips for dressing with sophistication.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Bryce Dallas Howard: ‘I can’t be trusted around famous people’
The actor on tricking her tear ducts, being entertained as a child by Tom Cruise and legging it from dinosaurs while wearing stilettos. Hi Bryce! If two generations makes an acting family, does three make an acting dynasty? [Her father is director ...The Guardian - World -
I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.BBC News - Top stories -
Macro concerns kept games investors cautious in Q1 2024 I InvestGame
Gaming investments totaled $2.2B in Q1 2024 according to InvestGame. Investors remain risk-averse with few exit options on the table.VentureBeat - Tech -
‘I just want to be pampered’: Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is open to offers
World No 1 ups the ante amid rumours of a rival tourO’Sullivan cruises into second round with 10-1 win over PageRonnie O’Sullivan declared himself open to offers amid rumours of a rival snooker tour and warned he would walk away from the sport if ...The Guardian - World -
Ellen DeGeneres: I was ‘kicked out of show business’ for being ‘mean’
Former talkshow host discussed her controversial exit from daytime TV after reports of a toxic workplace in new standup set. Ellen DeGeneres has addressed the controversial end of her eponymous daytime talkshow after allegations that it was a ...The Guardian - World -
‘I felt immense shame’: one man’s experience of a female stalker
Tom, whose experience echoes that portrayed in Baby Reindeer, talks about the impact on him and the police response. Not long after he embarked on an on/off dalliance with a former colleague, Tom began feeling uneasy about her behaviour. He ended ...The Guardian - World -
'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'
Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.BBC News - Top stories -
Should I Be Loyal to My Father or My Dying Uncle?
A reader is torn between attending a final dinner with his uncle, who has terminal cancer, and supporting his father, who wasn’t invited because of an old grudge.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Gallerist Ales Ortuzar: ‘I wanted to break the echo chamber’
Ortuzar Projects represents only 14 artists, all with low US profilesFinancial Times - World -
‘I don’t smoke on the uphills’: Lazarus Lake walks across America (again)
Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake or Laz, completed his first trans-continental trek in 2018. He’s now attempting his second, but this time against medical advice. Lazarus Lake is shifting in a straight-back chair, searching for the right spot to ...The Guardian - World -
Mohamed Salah in extraordinary touchline row with Jurgen Klopp: ‘If I speak there will be fire’
Mohamed Salah warned there would be “fire” if he discussed in depth his extraordinary touchline row with Jurgen Klopp that broke out when the great Liverpool goalscorer prepared to come on at West Ham in his side’s 2-2 draw at the London Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Sports